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CHARLES EBRIGHT

Charles Ebright

Charles R. Ebright, 85, (aka) Bubba, Catfish and Shadrack, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 25, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late, Harry C. Ebright and Anna (Costa) Eden and stepfather, Lonnie Eden.

He was retired from Signode (ITW) Steel Strapping Corp. of Weirton, WV after 35 years of service. He was an Army veteran, member of the American Legion, McCook Post 529, where he served as vice commander and trustee, the Lions Club of Dillonvale, a social member of the Firemen’s Club, Checz Lodge 121, and AARP.

Charles was Presbyterian by faith, belonging to the Dillonvale Presbyterian Church where he also served as a trustee, deacon, and usher.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Marie Ebright; brother, Harry R. Ebright; and nephew, Brad (Bunzie) Kurtz.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 60 years, Mariann (Kurtz) Ebright; sons, James R. (Paula) Ebright of Rayland and Chris Sr. (Kelley) of Wintersville; grandchildren, Bailey (fiancé Brad), Skyler, and Chris Jr. Ebright, Mindy, and Tori (Mallory) Brown; great-grandchild, Jordyn Littleton; special niece and nephew, Wendy (Gary) Lovell; and many other family and friends.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second St., Dillonvale, Ohio 43917. Military Honors will be presented by the American Legion, McCook Post on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:45 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Dee Kovach. Burial to follow at Holly Memorial Garden, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Dillonvale Lion’s Club, 52 Liberty St., Dillonvale, OH 43917; or Dillonvale Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 52 Liberty St., Dillonvale, OH 43917; or American Legion Post 529, 213 Liberty St., Dillonvale, OH 43917; or the donor’s choice.

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